Jonathan David

Jonathan David is a Canadian professional footballer, born on January 14, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York. He is considered one of the most promising talents in football. David began his professional career with Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club before moving to KAA Gent in 2018, where he started making a name for himself in European football.

David is known for his pace, strength, goal-scoring ability, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, including the Canadian Men's Player of the Year, and holds the record for the most goals scored for the Canada national team.

Off the field, David is also recognized for his philanthropy, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring many worldwide.

Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club

• Youth and Early Career: David was born and raised in Haiti before moving to Ottawa, Canada as a child. He joined Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club's youth academy. He made his first-team debut for the club in 2016.

KAA Gent

• European Breakthrough: David signed with KAA Gent in 2018. At Gent, he developed into one of the most promising forwards in Europe, winning the Belgian Cup and being named the Belgian Footballer of the Year in 2020.

Lille OSC

• Continued Success: In 2020, David transferred to Lille OSC. Over the next years, he continued his upward trajectory, becoming a key player for the team and contributing significantly to their Ligue 1 title win in 2021.

Canada National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for Canada in 2018.

Achievements:

• CONCACAF Gold Cup: Finalist in 2019.
• David is Canada's all-time top scorer.

• Position: Primarily a forward, but also excels as a winger.
• Skills: Known for his pace, strength, finishing ability, and versatility. David is celebrated for his goal-scoring ability, vision, and work rate.

• Family: David is very private about his personal life and tends to keep details about his family away from the public eye.
• Philanthropy: David is involved in various charitable activities and has made significant contributions to community projects in both Canada and Haiti.

• Jonathan David, despite his young age, has already made significant contributions to Canadian football. His performances on the pitch and his contributions off it have inspired many young footballers in Canada and around the world.

Most Goals for Canada:

• All-time top scorer

Belgian Footballer of the Year:

• Winner in 2020

Canadian Men's Player of the Year:

• Winner in 2019 and 2020

Books

• There are currently no books specifically about Jonathan David's career.

Websites

• FIFA: Information about Jonathan David’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fifa.com
• KAA Gent: Details about David’s career at KAA Gent. Available at: https://www.kaagent.be
• Lille OSC: Official site with updates on David’s performance and records at Lille OSC. Available at: https://www.losc.fr
• UEFA: Updates and records of David in UEFA competitions. Available at: https://www.uefa.com

Articles

• BBC Sport: Jonathan David: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football
• The Guardian: Jonathan David’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football

Interviews and Documentaries

• There are currently no documentaries specifically about Jonathan David's career.
• Various interviews and features on Jonathan David, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com